::: Indipendence, is the first and distinguishing characteristic common to all members, the absence of links with the power groups that might influence the work and the decisions of the members.
::: Credibility qualification and trust supported by the certificate of an "independent third party" for those who want to defend and promote their product.
::: International vocation, there are members present at the same time in hundreds of countries around the world who use procedures, practices and same tools.
::: Facilities of laboratories as analytical support and for tests required for certification.
::: Multidisciplinary approach understood as the wealth of diversified experience and the ability to use different standards.
